4. q r The, closer you get " " s ./' ARTS_ Friday, January 29, 1982 .oo Page 6 The Michigan Daily - - . .the better we look., thbe At 0 iqan :43uIQ I 764-0558 .* ] Record, Larry Carlton-Sleepwalk (Warner Brothers) l{ ew people know Larry Carlton by name, but his guitar licks have flavore works by such diverse artists as Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, the Crusaders, an most recently Mike Post. He is one o $ the most popular session guitarists on the West Coast, and in recent years has tried to capitalize on that popularity by venturing out on his own. Carlton ha: followed two moderately successfu solo efforts with the recently release Sleepwalk, his finest solo effort. On Sleepwalk, Carlton demonstrate his affinity for the California melody reminiscent of the R&B of the Doobi Brothers. In fact, the album's second track, "Blues Bird" (sky blue at best) features the same recycled keyboard line that Michael McDonald wrote int the Doobies' "Real Love." Carlton's effort in Sleepwalk seems to emulate Steely Dan's Gaucho mold The calculated restraint is recognizable (and disconcerting) in virtually ever: song. This production concept i evident right down to the album' jacket photos where each musician sit with a chart and headphones in a lonely Southern California recording booth. C '__ ___________ ____________________________________ SATURDAY, FEB. 6 AT 8:30 HILL AUDITORIUM Tickets at $9.00, $8.00, $7.00, $5.00 Tickets at Burton Tower, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Weekdays 9-4:30, Sat. 9-12(313)665-3717 Tickets also available at Hill Auditorium 1 hours before performance time. YIJVJVEkSITYCfIUSIGAL COCIETY In Its 103rd Year 2 _____________________________ Is there life ,after C r. Cancer?- Some people think. that even when a cancer is cured, the patient will never live a normal life again. The American Cancer Society knows better It helps people return to their homes and their jobs. There is life after cancer. mo million people are living proof. If you or anyone close to you needs help, call us. American Cancer. Society This space contributed as a public service This lack of spontaneity translates into C a very enjoyable sound, even though void of Carlton's potent guitar. In terms of achieving the goal of a Gaucho Y sound, Carlton has succeeded quite d well, although he clearly lets his in- Y terest in keyboards stand in the way of d a potentially cleaner sound. f The completely instrumental n album is loaded with LA-like uptempo s ballads. These ballads often break Y through the realm of the average into s first-rate pop-fusion. l Of particular interest is "Song For d Katie," an overdubbed guir duet in which, as in every really enjoyable s Carlton arrangement, the keyboards Y have been subordinated to Carlton's e formidable fret skills. d The album's title track is another , keeper; a fifties-style love ballad d replete with strings and a soulful guitar U melody. "Upper Kern" (your guess is as good as mine) features David Son- o born's patented Warner Brothers sax, . although Sanborn and Carlton have a e tough time cutting through the heavy Y strings and keys. "10:00 P.M." is a rare s example of shuffle-blues meets the s West Coast. The result is interesting s and listenable. Unfortunately, the Y album closes at -its nadir with "You L.' Gotta Get It While You Can,"a Latin- flavored wrecker with a frightening Brian Mann Mini-Moog solo. Carlton has shown real growth in his three albums. He has gone from a sap- py singing Fender Rhodes-laden pop- ster to a mature producer-composer- performer who seems just one album away from success. If he can combine his style and flair for composition while minimizing some of his arrangements, Larry Carlton could become an influen- tial force. -James Harris U2- October' (Island) The advocators of adolescent angst have."matured" lyrically into nothing more than regurgitors of tired cliches. While Boy was painfully disorienting (due, in part, to the promimity of the themes), October is almost anesthetizing in its attempt to grope with the desolute desperation of young adulthood. If not for Bono's vocal ability to fill the lyrics with sincere despondency, they would seem absurd. U2's saving grace is their music; the tension created by the clashing-of Bono's vocals and the Edge's haunting,, terse guitar lines, along with the piano and acoustic guitar accompaniments added to emphasize the pensive at- mosphere of the album. The anxiety climaxes on side one with "Fire" and "Rejoice"; side two revels in a more sedate reflectiveness. Although the ten- sion is often alienating, its dolefulness allows accessibility; much more so than either the Teardrop Explodes or Echo and the~unnymen. A mediocre album does not necessarily, preclude future success, and we can only hope that U2 develops innovative lyrics to parallel their unique sound. Michael Huget Clubs/Bars Joe's Star Lounge (109 N. Main) The Urbations are featured tonight and tomorrow. Early rock 'n' roll and fun R&B. Mr. Flood's Party (120 W. Liberty,; 995-2132) The Blue Front Persuaders, noted for their scalding R&B classics and originals, perform - tonight and tomorrow.- Rick's American Cafe (611 Church; 996-2747) The, Jimmy/ Johnson Band, featuring Jimmy Johnson, a highly- respected, humorous bluesman from Chicago, perform tonight and tomorrow. Strongly recommended. Second Chance (516 E. Liberty; 994-5350) Oldiesrock 'n' roll with Steve King and the Dittilies through tomorrow. U-Club (Michigan Union 530 S State; 763-5911) Jazz-flavored reggae with Onyxz. Concerts The Ark (1421 Hill; 761-4510) Tonight and tomorrow the Ark features Andy Bteckman, Ann Ar- bor's favorite comic singer. On Sun- day, Sally Rogers sings traditional songs of places you never knew had songs about them. Eclipse Jazz Oscar Peterson's fluidity and power on the piano has placed him on a plateau that most pianists The great jazz pianist Oscar Peterson will perform at Hill Auditorium on Saturday. t, dream of attaining someday. It is hard to find a person who can honestly say the Peterson is not one of the greatest living jazz pianists. He performs Sunday night at Hill Auditorium. Call 763-6922 for more. information. University of Michigan Guest Piano Recital Premiere of Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera's Piano Sonata No. 2, performed by Anthony di Bonaventure. Originally scheduled to premiere last October, the event was postponed because Ginastera had not yet completed the piece: 8. p.m. at Rackham Auditorium. Ad- mission isfree. Exhibits Alice Simsar Gallery (301 N. Main; 665-4883) "Arcanum I-XIII," a collection of thirteen prints by Robert Rauschen- berg, continues through February 17th. The pieces feature the artist's modernist use of various media, in- cluding silkscreen, silk collage, water collar and stitching Theater Canterbury Loft (332 South State; 665-0606) The Loft presents Ellen Linnell Prosserfs She Brought Me Violets, a play dealing with a woman who must come to terms with the sudden death of her daughter. The play runs' through the weekend. Ann Arbor Civic Theater (338 S. Main; 662-7282) Main Street Productions presents Edward Albee's first play, Zoo Story, a one-act absurdist drama' about the struggle between two.men for territorial rights to a bench in Central Park. Runs through the weekend. eezzlipse' presents WINTER '82 OD SEATS AVAILABLEI 4TOMORROW OSCAR PE TEESON P ,T1*solo piano Saturday, January 30 Hill Auditorium -8 P.M. Tickets: $9.50, 8.50, 7.50 reserved, on sale now l50 I INDIVIDUAL THEATRES 5th Ave. at liberty 761-9700 7 GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS WED SAT SUN $1.50 Til 6:00 pm (Except "REDS") RICHARD DREYFUSS JOHN CASSAVETES Whose life is it anyway.? 'The miracle- of this movie is that It sends us home in a state bordering on elation. "-Cosmopolitan Mag 1mm_... Thursday, February 18 Power Center -8 P.M. Tickets: $8 50 reserved, on sale now 4 REDS WARREN BEATTY 0 DIANE KEATON- A, A . sa'yn-'+y, q 7 ,a james BLOOD ulmner Friday, March 12 Union Ballroom- 8 P.M. Tickets:-$6.50 General Admission MON., FRI.-7:00, 9:15 SAT, SUN-2:10, 4:35, 7:00, MON., FRI.-8:30 SAT, SUN-1:00, 4:45, 8:30 (PG) SAT, SUN-$2,50 Til 1:30 pm (R) 9:15 0 1$2 ANN ARBOR LATE SHOWS FRI-SAT NIGHT-ALL SEATS $2.00 TICKETS ON 1 SALE TUESDAY "The most original guitarist since Jinni Hendrix"-Robert Palmer, Rolling Stone WOODY SHAW At Midnight (X) She was willing to do anything to win. Anything!j RATED X At 11:30PM (R) - The King of Karate Bruce Lee 6 L V S=I' I'